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London

Kentucky · 7,993 residents · 12.597 sq mi
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London has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,197. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

7,993
+40%since 2000
from 5,692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
635 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.1
−5%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024London
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,197
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,283 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$16,837
+12%since 2000
from $15,046 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
21.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$102,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$563
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
23.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
56.3% rent
6.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
22.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
37.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(5,449)
Black1.8%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(27)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(419)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(7,494)
Black1.7%(133)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(193)
Asian0.6%(49)
Other0.3%(27)
Diversity Score12.3%(983)
12
+67%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
85.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
5.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
27.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
51.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
12.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in London, Kentucky?

London, Kentucky has about 7,993 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in London, Kentucky?

The typical household in London, Kentucky earns about $28,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is London, Kentucky expensive?

In London, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $102,200, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in London, Kentucky?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in London, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in London, Kentucky?

About 21.8% of people in London, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has London, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, London, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,236 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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